• MA: Outdoor Education
  University of Wales, Trinity St David, 2012–2015
• Professional: PGCE Secondary (Science and outdoor Activities)
  1999–2000
• BSc: Marine Biology
  School of Ocean Sciences, Bangor University, 1995–1998

Graham’s main role is in coordinating and teaching on the PGCE secondary (outdoor activities) but he also teaches on and contributes to the modules below:

PGCE (Primary and Secondary):

XPE/C 4212/4211 Professional, pedagogical and core studies

XPE/C 4214/4213 Subject studies (science and ODA)

XPE/C 3220 School experience

BA Childhood and youth studies–

XAE 3035 Safeguarding children

XAE 2037 The child outdoors

BA QTS Primary education

XCE-1211 - Professional and Pedagogical 1

XCE-1212 - Core Studies 1 (20)

XCE-1214 - Subject Studies 1.2 (20)

XCB 2008 Core subject studies 1

XCB 3008 Core subject studies 2

XCE 2009 Non-core subject studies 1

XCE 3009 Non-core subject studies 2

MA Education studies

XME 4095 Placement school experience

XME 4001 Research methods in education

Dissertation supervisor

MA Thesis: Models of outdoor education provision in North Wales

PhD (ongoing): How can a pedagogical model for outdoor and adventurous activities be implemented within the physical education curriculum?

2020

• PublishedGrowing Tomorrow's Teachers Together: The CaBan Initial Teacher Education Partnership
  Griffiths, J., Bamber, S., French, G., Bethan, H., Jones, G., Jones, R. C., Jones, S. W., Maelor, G., Wordsworth, H. J. & Hughes, C., 1 May 2020, In : Wales Journal of Education. 22, 1, p. 209-231 23 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

2018

• PublishedCultural education through outdoor education
  Arwel Phillips & French, G., 2018, In : Horizons: Professional development in outdoor learning. 80, p. 10-13 4 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
• PublishedCultural education through outdoor education
  Arwel Phillips & French, G., 2018.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedGoing pro: Point of view cameras in adventure sports research
  French, G., Sep 2018.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
• PublishedHow to...Stretch groups in mountain biking - Trials for trails part 2
  French, G., 2018, In : Horizons: Professional development in outdoor learning. 84, p. 10-12 3 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
• PublishedMore than Lifeproof: current trends and future learning in outdoor and adventurous activities
  French, G., Oct 2018.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedMore than Lifeproof; developing digital competence through outdoor learning
  French, G., Sep 2018.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedThinking outside the Otterbox: developing digital competence in outdoor learning
  French, G., Nov 2018.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

2017

• PublishedHow can a pedagogical model for outdoor and adventurous activities be implemented with the physical education curriculum?
  French, G., 2017.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
• PublishedThe Mountain Bike Leader's Handbook
  French, G., Apr 2017, Lightning Source UK. 152 p.
  Research output: Book/Report › Book
• PublishedTrials for trails - part 1
  French, G., 2017, In : Horizons: Professional development in outdoor learning. 79, p. 10-13 4 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

2016

• PublishedGoPro or No-no?
  French, G., 2016, In : Horizons: Professional development in outdoor learning. 76, p. 18-21 4 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
• PublishedGoing pro: Point of view cameras in adventure sports research
  French, G., 1 Apr 2016, In : Journal of Outdoor and Environmental Education. 19, 1, p. 2-9 8 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
• PublishedPedagogical models for outdoor education
  French, G., 2016.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedSUPer cool or just a fad? The benefits and practicalities of stand up paddling
  Jack Galloway & French, G., 2016, In : Horizons: Professional development in outdoor learning. 74
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

2015

• PublishedThe relationship between music and outdoor education
  French, G., 2015, In : Horizons: Professional development in outdoor learning. 69, p. 6-9 4 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

2014

• PublishedOutdoor education in Wales: a return to dark days or a brighter future?
  French, G., 2014, In : Horizons: Professional development in outdoor learning. 66, p. 28-31 4 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

2013

• PublishedDoes mountain biking have a place in multi-activity programmes?
  French, G., 2013, In : Horizons: Professional development in outdoor learning. 61, p. 8-11 4 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
• PublishedProgression in paddlesports activities
  French, G., 2013, In : Horizons: Professional development in outdoor learning. 64, p. 16-17 2 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

£55,000 Sport Wales Physical literacy project

Graham is a lecturer in education and currently the postgraduate lead and international coordinator for the School of Education and Human Development. He has previously held the roles of both director (2015-2019) and deputy director (2014-2015) for the PGCE Secondary course and been the school's international coordinator (2014-2015). He began teaching at residential outdoor education centres whilst studying for his first degree at Bangor, and went on to work for several local authority centres and later national centres, working as a freelance instructor in outdoor education. He has travelled widely and gained experiences on expeditions across Europe, North America and Africa. 

Graham returned to Bangor to complete his PGCE in Outdoor Activities and Science, and subsequently worked as a secondary school teacher and latterly FE lecturer in South East London, Wolverhampton, Chester and the West Midlands, teaching a range of subjects including the three sciences, PE, geography, ICT and maths. He has held varying positions in schools from head of faculty, through pastoral director, to being part of the senior leadership team.

Graham joined the School of Education and Human Development in 2013 to work on the PGCE secondary outdoor activities course, and his research activities and interests are within this field. He completed an MA in Outdoor Education with distinction and is currently researching towards a PhD, both with the University of Wales, Trinity St. David, Carmarthen.

Graham is currently an accredited practitioner of the Institute of Outdoor Learning (IOL), and his move to be recognised as a Leading Practitioner of the Institute of Outdoor Learning is pending. He is currently the chair of the IOL Cymru regional committee, and also chairs the North Wales region and sits on the national executive of the Association of Heads of Outdoor Education Centres (AHOEC)

Graham holds a range of high level national governing body awards in various outdoor and adventurous activities and is a coach educator for Canoe Wales and trainer/assessor for the Mountain Bike Instructor award scheme. He is a first aid trainer and assessor and regularly runs first aid qualification courses for students and staff at the School of Education and Human Development.

Graham is the Adventure Activities Licensing Scheme technical advisor for several national activity providers and works as a consultant for several schools and activity providers in relation to operating procedures and risk management strategies.

Graham has worked as an external examiner/consultant for Worcester University’s BA Primary education with outdoor education course and is currently an external examiner for the University of Cumbria's outdoor programmes.

Graham sits on the editorial board of the Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, with the specific role of representing the Institute of Outdoor Learning, the professional organisation for outdoor practitioners in the UK.